Earthquake 37 km WNW of Valdez, Alaska (1.7 ml) (2025-03-18 11:35:06 UTC)

1742297706

61.2560, -147.0022

18.80 KM

A 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 37 km WNW of Valdez, Alaska, at 2025-03-18 11:35:06 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 37 km WNW of Valdez, Alaska

Recommendation
Minor Earthquake

Action

No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.

Suggestion

Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.

Earthquake 37 km WNW of Valdez, Alaska (1.7 ml) (2025-03-18 11:35:06 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

1.7

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ak0253jj509o

Nearest Places

Columbia Glacier / 4.88 km
Second Branch Columbia Glacier (not official) / 6.24 km
Mount Defiant / 6.66 km
Divider Mountain / 8.01 km
East Branch Columbia Glacier (not official) / 9.24 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

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Depth: 3.38 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.7

KEPULAUAN ALOR, INDONESIA
Time: 1742333972
Depth: 58.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.7

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Depth: 57.74 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

3.6

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Depth: 125.79 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

2.7

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Time: 1742333241
Depth: 6.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

1.8

37 km NE of Valdez, Alaska
Time: 1742138783
Depth: 14.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.4

24 km SSE of Mendeltna, Alaska
Time: 1742102599
Depth: 60.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.7

43 km S of Tatitlek, Alaska
Time: 1742072285
Depth: 35.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.9

52 km SW of Tatitlek, Alaska
Time: 1742020780
Depth: 19.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.4

40 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska
Time: 1742004745
Depth: 6.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)